of West Helena, AR
September 14, 1941 - January 24, 2025
Winford Wayne Henson, age 83, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 24, 2025 in his home in West Helen, Arkansas. He was born Sunday, September 14, 1941 in Des Arc, Arkansas to the late Joe T. Henson and Odell Henson. Winford attended the Holly Grove School District before proudly serving in the United States Army. He then worked for the Army Corp of Engineers Ensley Unit in Memphis, Tennessee. Winford enjoyed hunting, fishing, skeet shooting, junking and volunteering at the Grace Community Food Pantry. He worshiped at the Church of God of Prophecy and served as a Deacon in the church.
He is survived by his sons, Scott Henson (Donna) of Lexa, Arkansas; honorary son, Stephen Guthrie (Tonya) of Pea Ridge, Arkansas; daughter, Deborah Self of West Helena, Arkansas; honorary daughters, Belinda Patton of West Helena, Arkansas, Sheila Self of McCrea, Arkansas, Michelle Wall (David) of West Plains, Missouri and Denise Evans of Forrest City, Arkansas; grandchildren, Jeremy Henson, Amanda Dailey (Landon), Carla Bryant (Kevin), Zoe Hudson, Randy Harris and John Smith (Lynette); great-grandchildren, Kaleb, William and Kolby Dailey, Drake Robinson and Avery Robinson; sisters, Marion Grigsby, Betty Long, Brenda Henson, Edna Gartman (Danny) and Delsie Wright (Sherman) and brother, Jimmy D. Henson (Glenda).
Winford is preceded in death by his parents, Joe T. Henson and Odell Henson; loving wife of forty-four years, Judy Henson; infant son in Heaven and sisters, Carolyn S. Edwards and Margie Caldwell.
The Pallbearers will be Brice Long, Darrell Henson, Jason Burt, Landon Dailey, Keith Long, Jeremy Henson and Jason Warner.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Charles Purvis, Charles Taylor, Josh Rowland, Dr. Ned Pillow, Reggie Smith, Rickey Smith and Chris New.
A funeral service for Winford Wayne Henson will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, January 27, 2025 at Roller-Citizens Chapel in West Helena, Arkansas. Visitation will be held one hour prior. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens in West Helena, Arkansas. Brother Danny Gartman will officiate.
Memorials can be sent to Brother Michael Jernigan at The Church of God CD Ministry at P.O. Box 946 Truman, Arkansas 72472.
Services will be directed by the staff of Roller Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, (870)-572-2571. Relatives and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhome.com/westhelena.
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6 Condolence(s)
Daphne Burt
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
So sorry about you Dad, You will be in my prayers.
Rev.’s Gary & Melissa Maskell
Monday, January 27, 2025
Debbie, we are so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. Our last visit was a great visit and we are glad we got to spend some time with you both. There are no words that can be spoken to take away your loss, but know that we will hold the entire family in our prayers for the days ahead. You will always have a special place in my heart for the years spent at West Helena UMC. God Bless.
Kim Howell
Monday, January 27, 2025
Amanda, Jeremy and Mr Scott, I'm so very sorry for yalls loss! I'm here if yall need me. Let me know if there is anything I can do. Love you guys!! I spent a many of nights at Mr Hensons house when we were alot younger.. I really hated to hear of his passing ..
Bill & Linda Edwards
Sunday, January 26, 2025
You leave your family here and rejoin your family in heaven. You’re not suffering anymore in your new body. Will be missed Uncle Winford
Laura Allen
Saturday, January 25, 2025
So sorry to hear of your loss. My family has known him since I was a child. Prayers for his family and friends.
Donna Cox (Mickie)
Saturday, January 25, 2025
Debbie,
I'm sorry to hear of your daddy's passing, you and Zoe and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. He is now united with your sweet mama and walking those streets of gold.
Much love to you
Mickie